2026 Tainan Zengwen Kite Carnival debuts, Cai Qiya transforms into a large kite and flies into the sky for the first time
Quick Look
- The 2026 Tainan Zengwen Kite Carnival will be held from October 10th to 11th, with the "Cai Qi Duck" transforming into a large-scale kite for the first time as the highlight.
- It will be equipped with ocean-themed kites such as whales and dolphins, as well as local wind-driven devices such as pearl milk tea and oyster treasures.
- It will provide parent-child DIY, market food and other activities, combining the creative experience of the sky and the ground.
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Why It Matters
The Tainan Tseng-Wen Kite Carnival is an annual event. This year, it combines local culture and creative design with mascots such as Cai Qi Duck as the theme to enhance parent-child participation and tourism attraction.
The sky display at the Kite Carnival is wonderful. (Photo provided by Asian International Kite Federation)
On the Double Tenth Day, there will be an "Ocean Parade" in the sky in Tainan! The 2026 Tainan Zengwen Kite Carnival will be held from October 10th to 11th. The biggest highlight of this year is that Tainan’s popular mascot "Cai Qi Ya" has transformed into a large-scale kite for the first time. It will fly together with giant kites such as whales and dolphins. Wen Tianji; there are also "Taiwan LV" eggplant bags, pearl milk tea, oyster treasures, pink elephants and other large-scale wind-driven devices on the ground. From the sky to the ground, it is full of "Taiwanese flavor × Tainan sweetness". Friends of all ages are invited to chase the wind, take pictures and have fun together during the holidays.
Mayor Huang Weizhe said that this year, the Caiqi Duck, which is loved by children of all ages, was specially made into a large-scale kite, soaring in the sky of Tainan for the first time, showing the creativity and vitality of Tainan through the familiar city mascot. In addition to the first flight of Caiqi Ya, there are also large marine creatures such as whales and dolphins in the sky display. Colorful kites are lifted into the sky with the wind, making the sky above Zeng Wen like an "aerial ocean", full of childlike fun and imagination.
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Not only is there something to see when you look up, the ground is also wonderful. The theme of the event is "Taiwanese Taste × Tainan Sweetness" to create a windy landscape. Large-scale kite installations such as pearl milk tea, oyster treasures and pink elephants take turns to appear, paired with special elements such as Taiwan LV tomato bags, becoming a new highlight for parent-child photo opportunities.
Sports Director Wang Xiaowen said that this year, in addition to large-scale kite displays and wind-driven landscapes, there will also be arrangements for DIY painted kites, "Calorie OUT!" parent-child challenge, stage magic show, clown balloon show and street artist performances, so that children can not only watch the kites, but also play with them themselves. The market also adds a local flavor to Tainan. The Sports Bureau and the Agriculture Bureau have cooperated to set up a special area for agricultural, fishery and livestock products, gathering local agricultural, fishery and livestock products in Tainan, allowing people to watch kites, visit the market, eat delicious food, and experience the most colorful kite event in autumn.
The Kite Carnival shows in the sky, with all kinds of kites flying colorfully. (Photo provided by Asian International Kite Federation)
The 2026 Tainan Zengwen Kite Carnival will be held on October 10. (Photo provided by Nanshi Sports Bureau)
What to Watch
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The event will attract a large number of parents and families, and the number of people on site will reach an all-time high.
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